Saudi Emirs Discuss Security, Development as Expats Embrace Ramadan in the Kingdom
The annual meeting of Saudi regional emirs took center stage this week, focusing on national security and sustainable development. As...
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Saudi Cracks Down on Illegal Trucking: Foreign Operators Face Heavy Fines
File source: Google Saudi authorities have impounded three foreign trucks and imposed fines of SR10,000 on each operator for unauthorized...
Ramadan: King Salman approves global distribution of 1.2 million Qur’an copies in 79 languages
Ahead of the month of Ramadan, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has authorized the distribution of...
Saudi Arabia calls for Ramadan moon sighting
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has urged Muslims to look for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday,...
Saudi Arabia partners with University of Sydney for groundbreaking documentation of ancient sites
The Saudi Heritage Commission, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, has initiated the “Survey and Documentation of Stone...
King Salman honors Saudi legacy, names Riyadh squares after imams, kings
King Salman issued a directive to name 15 squares in Riyadh after notable imams and kings of the Saudi State,...
Saudi Arabia celebrates founding day, honoring three centuries of heritage, unity
Saudi Arabia marks its annual Founding Day today, February 22, commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday....
US-Russia talks set in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv says “Ukraine will ‘never accept’ deal without participation”
High-level delegations from the US and Russia are set to meet Tuesday in Saudi Arabia for discussions aimed at ending...
Macron discusses Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East with Saudi Crown Prince
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that he had a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,...
Saudi Arabia busts major drug trafficking networks
In its bids to end the devastating impacts of drug trafficking, the Saudi authorities have successfully dismantled three criminal networks...
Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu remarks on Palestinian displacement
Saudi Arabia has firmly dismissed comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the displacement of Palestinians, calling them...
Saudi Arabia: Deadly bus crash claims 15 lives, others in critical conditions
A tragic road accident near Jizan, western Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of 15 people, including nine Indian nationals, according...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli raid in Jenin, calls for international action
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military operation in the West Bank’s Jenin area, according to a report...
Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire, calls for end to Israeli aggression
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging an end to what it describes as "Israeli aggression"...
Meet sensational Saudi mother of 19 with doctoral degree capturing global headlines
In an inspiring story of determination and resilience, Hamda Al Ruwaili, a Saudi mother of 19 children, has achieved what...
Saudi Arabia condemns armed attack on Chad’s presidential palace
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the recent attack targeting the presidential palace in N'Djamena,...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli map depicting Arab territories
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned and rejected claims made by the Israeli occupation regarding a map published...
Saudi Red Crescent assures readiness amid heavy rain warnings in Makkah
In response to heavy rain alerts issued by the National Center of Meteorology, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in...
Saudi Arabia: Heavy rainfall hits Makkah, Madinah, authorities issue alerts
Heavy rains inundated parts of Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah on Monday, flooding roads and squares, disrupting traffic, and impacting daily...
Saudi Arabia arrests 1,708 in anti-corruption crackdown in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Control and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) arrested 1,708 individuals, including numerous government officials, on various corruption charges in 2024....
Syrian delegation arrives Saudi Arabia in landmark diplomatic move
A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani, has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night, signaling a...
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a deadly attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, where a 42-year-old Texas man drove a pickup...
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to establish joint business council
The Federation of Saudi Chambers has begun procedures to form the first-ever Saudi-Kuwaiti joint business council, a move set to...
No ties with Israel without recognition of Palestinian State – Saudi Crown Prince tells top US diplomat
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reaffirmed his steadfastness in demanding the establishment of a Palestinian state as a...
Saudi Arabia opens year-round Umrah access for GCC residents
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform...
Apple announces major expansion in Saudi Arabia
An American multinational corporation and technology giant, Apple, unveiled plans on Monday to significantly grow its presence in Saudi Arabia,...
Saudi issues new guidelines for female pilgrims to two Holy Mosques
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has issued a...
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince to co-lead conference to establish Palestinian state
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday a joint initiative with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to co-chair a...
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince sign strategic partnership, call for stability in Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a landmark strategic partnership on Monday to strengthen...
French President arrives Saudi Arabia for three-day visit, pushes for stronger ties with Riyadh
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Riyadh on Monday evening for an official three-day visit aimed at bolstering ties...
Riyadh Metro commences operation, ushers in new era of public transportation
The Riyadh Metro, the largest metro system in the Middle East and the world's longest driverless train, officially began operations...
Saudi Arabia sends 26th relief plane to aid Lebanon amid ongoing crisis
Saudi Arabia has dispatched its 26th relief aircraft carrying vital humanitarian aid to Lebanon. The plane, organized by the King...
King Salman inaugurates landmark Riyadh metro project
The custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, has officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro Project, marking a transformative step...
Saudi Arabia approves 2025 budget with focus on Vision 2030 goals
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has approved the Kingdom's 2025 budget, projecting total revenue of 1.184 trillion riyals...
Saudi Arabia sees surge in foreign investment with premium residency program
Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, has disclosed that within less than a year of its launch, the number of...
Saudi authorities seize over 300,000 captagon pills in smuggling busts
The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) says it has successfully intercepted five separate attempts to smuggle Captagon pills into...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel targeting of UNRWA, Spain calls for ceasefire, end to bloodshed
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced Israel's "continued and systematic targeting" of the UN Relief and Works Agency...
Saudi Arabia bans commercial use of national, religious, sectarian symbols
Saudi Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi, has announced a ban on the commercial use of national, religious, and sectarian...
First mosque in Islamic history welcomes over 19 million worshipers amid significant expansion
More than 19 million Muslims have performed prayers this year at Quba Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, according to official...
Saudi, UK defense ministers discuss regional stability in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with his British counterpart, John Healey, in Riyadh on Thursday to...
Saudi repledges support for Palestine, Lebanon amid relentless attacks by Israel
Saudi Arabia has once again reaffirmed its relentless backing for Palestine and Lebanon as the country’s cabinet, chaired by Crown...
Exclusive: False reports of snowfall in Masjid al Haram spark online reactions
Rumors of snowfall at Masjid Al Haram in Makkah circulated widely online, but these reports have been confirmed as entirely...
Muslim nations’ response to genocide in Gaza not enough, says Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed a lack of satisfaction with Muslim nations on Monday for their cold response...
Palestinian president addresses Arab-Islamic Summit, demands expulsion of Israel from Gaza
At the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged Israel to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution...
“Tell Israel to respect the sovereignty of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran,” Saudi Crown Prince urges int’l community
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called on the international community to urge Israel "to respect the sovereignty of the...
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to diplomatic resolution to Israel-Palestine conflict
President Bola Tinubu is set to advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict during the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit...
Gaza ceasefire tops as Nigerian president lands in Saudi Arabia for Joint Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, according...
Saudi King, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulate Trump on US election success
Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential election win....
Saudi’s KSrelief pledges $10.4 million to aid internally displaced Ukrainians
The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has taken a significant step to support internally displaced people in Ukraine, signing a cooperation...
Saudi sets to host donor support for displaced, refugees in Sahel, Lake Chad Basin
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the Donors' Conference to ‘Support the Displaced and Refugees’ in the...
Sport: Yaya Touré assures Saudi’s readiness for 2034 FIFA World Cup, praises stadium plans
Manchester City and FC Barcelona legend and current assistant manager of the Saudi national team, Yaya Touré has expressed his...
Saudi Arabia: Anti-narcotics authorities seize 1.2m tablets of Captagon tablets worth $30m
Saudi authorities have made a massive bust, seizing 1.2 million Captagon tablets at the Halat Ammar border crossing. Customs officials...
Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief delivers 4th plane load of humanitarian aid to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia's fourth aid plane landed at Beirut International Airport late Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief to displaced Lebanese people. The...
Saudi Crown Prince holds key talks with president El-Sisi in Cairo
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in on Tuesday Cairo...
Imam of Prophet’s mosque lands in Indonesia, sets for meeting with top officials
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Huthaifi, one of the Imams in the Holy Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has commenced a five-day visit...
KSrelief dispatches humanitarian aid to key countries facing dire conditions
As part of the effort to provide humanitarian aid and relief to those in need outside the Kingdom's borders, KSrelief,...
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman lands in hospital for medical tests for lung inflammation
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, aged 88, underwent medical tests on Sunday evening due to lung inflammation, as reported by the...
Kuwait’s crown prince congratulates Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on 10-year milestone
His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah has extended heartfelt congratulations to Saudi King Salman...
Jeddah Tower: Construction resumes on world’s tallest skyscraper after 7 years pause
Construction on Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, set to become the world's tallest skyscraper, has resumed after a seven-year hiatus caused...